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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 123.77, 170.79 and 73.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 123.77, 170.79 and 73.97 is: 102.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    123.77 : 170.79 = 73.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    123.77/170.79 = 73.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    123.77x = 170.79 × 73.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    123.77x = 12,633.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,633.76/123.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.08

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